Preface CHAPTER 1 Introduction Historical Perspective Contemporary Perspective Growth and Spread of Multinational Operations Global Competition Finacial Innovation Internationlization of Capital Markets European Equity Markets-A Closer Look Where Are We? Learning Objectives Appendix Selected References Discussion Questions Exercises Case 1-1 E-centives,Inc.-Raising Capital in Switzerland CHAPTER 2 Development and Classification Development Classification …… CHAPTER 3 Comparative Accounting I CHAPTER 4 Comparative Accounting II CHAPTER 5 Reporting and Disclosure CHAPTER 6 Foreign Currency Translation CHAPTER 7 Finacial Reporting and Changing Prices CHAPTER 8 International Accounting Harmonization CHAPTER 9 International Financial Statement Analysis CHAPTER 10 Managerial Planning and Control CHAPTER 11 International Taxation and Transfer Pricing